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Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dog
Rick Outzen and Sena Maddison interview various guests on a wide range of topics.
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Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogSeeking Justice for Sofia
In the latest episode of “(We Don’t) Color on the Dog," host Rick Outzen discusses a heartbreaking case that highlights the importance of accountability on our…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogQuint Studer Breaks It Down
Pensacola Blue Wahoos owner Quint Studer reveals that he’s launching a new company aimed at keeping minor league baseball teams rooted in their communities…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogBuilding a Baseball Empire
Quint Studer reflects on 2025 and shares his vision for 2026, discussing the Studer Community Institute's laser focus on reducing preterm births in zip code…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogBuilding a Infant Care Hub
Theresa Cserep, coordinator of Mayor D.C. Reeves' Childcare Initiative, discusses the city's groundbreaking plan to convert Alice Williams Library into an…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogPensacola's Childcare Access
Alice Williams Library is being converted into something our community desperately needs: an infant care facility with workforce training space. "If you ask…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogUsing $36 Million to Defeat Pot Amendment
State Rep. Alex Andrade breaks down how taxpayer funds from multiple agencies—DOT, Health Dept, opioid settlements, even federal child protection grants—were…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogSuing to Keep PBS in Pensacola
The WSRE Foundation has filed a groundbreaking lawsuit after PSC decertified them as a direct support organization while still demanding their money—and even…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogDeSantis' $36M Scandal
What started as a $10 million scandal has exploded into a $36 million controversy involving multiple Florida state agencies allegedly misusing taxpayer funds…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogAmy Day on WSRE Lawsuit
Why is WSRE Foundation suing Pensacola State College?
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogSuing to Keep PBS
The WSRE Foundation has filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against Pensacola State College, marking the first legal action of its kind in Florida as the foundation…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogPodcast - 12/8-12/12/25
My interviews this week: State Rep. Alex Andrade accusing AG James Uthmeier of stealing $16M from taxpayers. UWF Coach Stephanie Yelton on UNC coaching legend…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogCovenant Care Gives to Lakeview
LifeView Group CEO Allison Hill joins Rick Outzen to discuss Covenant Care Foundation's transformative $567,305 gift to Lakeview Center.
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogSustaining Mental Health Services
LifeView Group CEO Allison Hill joins Rick Outzen to discuss Covenant Care Foundation's transformative $567,305 gift to Lakeview Center. This critical funding…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogHearing from the People
Pensacola activist Hale Morrissette is raising serious concerns about the Baptist Hospital redevelopment.
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogListen to the People
Pensacola activist Hale Morrissette is raising serious concerns about the Baptist Hospital redevelopment and the involvement of Baptist District Foundation.
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogHow has college basketball changed?
UWF Women's Basketball Head Coach Stephanie Yelton breaks it down in our latest podcast! "When you and I played, when the coach told you to go do something…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogPlayers want to know WHY
@UWF_WBB Coach Stephanie Yelton on how college basketball has transformed From transfer portals to NIL deals, the game has changed. Full interview on Rick's…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogMedicaid Money Laundering Cost Taxpayers $16M
State Rep. Alex Andrade revealed new evidence confirming that the controversial $10 million payment to the Hope Florida Foundation was indeed Medicaid…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogDid Florida AG Steal $16M?
State Rep. Alex Andrade reveals new evidence proving the Hope Florida Foundation received Medicaid settlement funds, and explains how Attorney General James…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogPodcast - 12/1-12/5/25
My interviews this week with: UWF Women's Basketball Coach Stephanie Yelton on building a team in the modern era. Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons on the…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogBender's Guide to Running
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender discusses his recent candidate workshop and walks through the critical steps prospective candidates must…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogHow To Run For Office in 2026
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender joins Rick's Blog to break down the process of running for local office in 2026. Bender discusses his…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogUWF Football Transfer Portal Reality
The transfer portal opened this week, and University of West Florida football is once again watching its roster thin out. With 11 players entering the portal…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogUWF Football's Farm System Dilemma
Will Kennedy joins Rick Outzen to discuss how the transfer portal is transforming UWF football. With 11 players testing the waters and D1 programs offering…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogShocking Fight to End Child Weddings
Ryan Wiggins reveals the disturbing truth about Florida's child marriage crisis and her years-long battle to change the law. From 2000-2015, Florida had over…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogPodcasts for 11/24-11/28/26
I interviewed this week: Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons on a major drug bust, Operation Nottingham. Mayor D.C. Reeves on free parking during the "New…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogHope Foundation: Follow the Money
In this April 2025 interview, State Rep. Alex Andrade explains how a $10 million Medicaid settlement ended up in the Hope Florida Foundation, where it was…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogSheriff Chip Simmons Update
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons discusses a busy holiday weekend that included a mutual shooting incident and an unusual armored vehicle theft, while also…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogPensacola Mardi Gras @25
Danny Zimmern joins Rick Outzen to discuss major changes coming to Pensacola's 2025 Mardi Gras season as the celebration marks its 25th anniversary under his…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogUWF Argos Rolling into Playoffs
Rick Outzen welcomes Will Kennedy, the voice of the UWF Argos, to discuss the team's impressive playoff run and upcoming home game against Newberry. Kennedy…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogFlorida's $4 Billion Voucher Program Crisis
"Everything That Could Go Wrong" State Senator Don Gaetz discusses the Auditor General's damning findings on Florida's Family Empowerment Scholarship Program…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogOperation Nottingham
Sheriff Chip Simmons joins Rick Outzen to discuss Operation Nottingham, a months-long multi-agency investigation that resulted in 22 search warrants, numerous…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogPodcasts for 11/17-11/25/25
This week, I interviewed: Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves about Project Maeve, UWF Women's Basketball Coach Stephanie Yelton about her team's historic road trip…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogEmergency Relief Fund for Families
United Way of West Florida President and CEO Laura Gilliam joins Rick Outzen to discuss the organization's emergency relief fund established to help local…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogSheriff Simmons on Crime Fighting
In this episode of "We Don't Color on the Dog," host Rick Outzen sits down with Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons to discuss some of the most challenging…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogPensacola’s Economic Momentum
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves joins Rick Outzen to discuss American Magic's continued commitment to the city, ST Engineering's impressive job growth with $87,000…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogEscambia Homicides Down 45%
Sheriff Chip Simmons joins host Rick Outzen to discuss encouraging crime trends in Escambia County, with homicides down approximately 40-45% compared to…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogDavid Stafford Returns
Mayor DC Reeves has chosen longtime Pensacola native and former Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford as the city's new administrator. In this…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogPensacola Named Top 10 Small City in America
Visit Pensacola CEO Darien Schaefer joins host Rick Outzen to discuss the exciting news of Pensacola being recognized as one of the top 10 best small cities in…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogOpen Carry Changes
The First District Court of Appeal’s unanimous decision on Sept. 10 in McDaniels v. State of Florida has transformed gun rights in the Sunshine State. To…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogShould Florida Execute a Victim of Its Own Abuse?
In this compelling interview, attorney Troy Rafferty discusses the controversial upcoming execution of Victor Tony Jones, scheduled for September 30, for the…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogAndrade on Open Carry
Following a recent appellate court ruling that effectively legalized open carry in Florida, State Rep. Alex Andrade joins host Rick Outzen to discuss the…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogProperty Tax Reform in Florida
State Representative Alex Andrade (R-Pensacola) joins host Rick Outzen to discuss the upcoming legislative session's most contentious issue: property tax…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogInside Florida's Open Carry Case
Pensacola attorney Chris Crawford joins host Rick Outzen to discuss the groundbreaking McDaniels v. State of Florida case that resulted in the First District…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogOpen Carry Confusion
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons joins host Rick Outzen to discuss the legal complexities following Florida’s appellate court decision lifting the open…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogSheriff Simmons: Open Carry
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons breaks down the recent appellate court decision that struck down Florida’s open carry prohibition, explaining where you…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogFlorida's Education Crisis
Florida Education Association President Andrew Spar joins host Rick Outzen to discuss the alarming state of public education in Florida. From missing students…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogStan McDaniels - July 2022
Stanley Victor McDaniels was convicted under Florida's open carry ban after openly carrying a holstered handgun while holding a Constitution at a Pensacola…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogUWF: NWFL's Future Research Hub
In this episode of "We Don't Color On the Dog," host Rick Outzen sits down with University of West Florida Provost Dr. Jaromy Kuhl to discuss UWF's…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogVeo Fights to Stay
Host Rick Outzen sits down with Celeste Brown, Veo's policy and partnerships manager, to discuss the company's efforts to extend their scooter contract in…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogSummer's End Update
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves joins host Rick Outzen for an end-of-summer update on the city's major development projects. The conversation covers the upcoming…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogKinsella's Exit Interview
Pensacola City Administrator Tim Kinsella joins host Rick Outzen to discuss his surprising decision to leave city government for a position at Navy Federal…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogRemembering Rev. HK Matthews
Host Rick Outzen pays tribute to the late Reverend HK Matthews, a towering figure in Florida's civil rights movement who recently passed away. Joined by Dr…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogSchool Safety Failures
Host Rick Outzen sits down with Levin Papantonio attorney Rachel Gilmer to discuss a deeply troubling sexual assault case at Gulf Breeze High School that…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogH.K. Matthews in his words
An April 2022 interview with Pensacola’s Civil Rights Icon—Rev. H.K. Matthews.
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogFrom Pulp Fiction to Literary Gems
Join host Rick Outzen in this literary edition of “(We Don’t) Color On the Dog” as he sits down with David Earle, Dean of Arts and Social Sciences and…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogThe $10 Million Diversion
Host Rick Outzen sits down with Florida State Rep. Alex Andrade to unpack a major political scandal that reaches the highest levels of state government…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogThe Art of Campaigning
Join Rick Outzen as he sits down with Juanita Scott to explore the intricacies of political campaigning. From the adrenaline rush of election day to the legacy…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogAndrade Exposes AG's Public Records Scandal
State Rep. Alex Andrade joins Rick Outzen to expose a shocking allegation: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office allegedly gave a Politico reporter…
Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dogUnderage Drinking Task Force
Host Rick Outzen and guest Jeff DeWeese discuss the recent decision to place two local establishments off-limits to Navy personnel, exploring the history of…